G-5/G-9 Melamine Glass Rod
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Description
G-5/G-9 Melamine Glass Rods are made from a durable composite of melamine resin and glass fiber, providing high mechanical strength and excellent resistance to heat, moisture, and wear. These rods are suitable for applications where both electrical insulation and physical durability are required. They offer superior dielectric strength, making them ideal for high-voltage systems, and maintain structural integrity in temperatures up to 130°C. The combination of glass fiber and melamine resin ensures resistance to mechanical stress, chemical exposure, and moisture, making these rods versatile for electrical and structural applications.
Features
High mechanical strength and durability
Excellent electrical insulation with high dielectric strength
Thermally stable up to 130°C
Resistant to moisture, chemicals, and mechanical wear
Glass fiber reinforcement prevents breakage under stress
Applications
Electrical insulation components in high-voltage equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and cables
Structural parts requiring high strength and durability
Insulating rods, spacers, and bushings in industrial machinery
Custom machined components exposed to heat, moisture, or mechanical stress
| Test / Property | Unit | G-3 | G-5/G9 | G-7 | G-10 | G-11 | G-11H |
| PHYSICAL | |||||||
| Density | g/cm³ | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Water Absorption, 24 hrs | % | 2.65 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| MECHANICAL | |||||||
| Tensile Strength – lengthwise | MPa | 289 | 425 | 138 | 310 | 296 | 280 |
| Tensile Strength – crosswise | MPa | 234 | 352 | - | 262 | 255 | 250 |
| Flexural Strength – lengthwise | MPa | 279 | 425 | 207 | 517 | 552 | 372 |
| Flexural Strength – crosswise | MPa | 234 | 352 | - | 448 | 483 | 124 |
| Flexural Modulus – lengthwise | GPa | 12.4 | 13.8 | 11 | 18.6 | 20.7 | 14 |
| Flexural Modulus – crosswise | GPa | 9.7 | 11.7 | - | 16.6 | 18.6 | 12 |
| Izod Notched Impact – lengthwise | kJ/m² | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 16 |
| Izod Notched Impact – crosswise | kJ/m² | 0.59 | 0.45 | - | 0.61 | 0.46 | 14 |
| Compressive Strength | MPa | 379 | 448 | 345 | 448 | 434 | 346 |
| Hardness, Rockwell M | — | 110 | 115 | 105 | 110 | 112 | 112 |
| ELECTRICAL | |||||||
| Dielectric Strength (short time, 1/8" thick) | kV/mm | 18.1 | 11.8 | 13.8 | 31.5 | 35.4 | 16 |
| Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | — | 7.3 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | — | 0.023 | 0.019 | 0.018 | 0.019 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Arc Resistance | s | 180 | 180 | 240 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| THERMAL | |||||||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion – lengthwise | 10⁻⁶ / °C | 1.46 | 1.27 | 1.15 | 0.88 | 1.15 | 15 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion – crosswise | 10⁻⁶ / °C | 1.76 | 1.45 | 1.38 | 0.88 | 1.27 | 20 |
| Temperature Resistance | °C | 120 | 130 | 180 | 130 | 155 | 180 |
| Thermal Class | / | E | B | H | B | F | H |
| Flammability Rating | UL94 | HB | V-0 | V-0 | HB | HB | HB |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m·K | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.25 |
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